Get Going in 3 Easy Steps
Resources To Help You Get Started
Practice Accounts
Try out our actual online investing site—not a demo. Practice placing trades and get the same online experience as with a real account.
Learn More about practice accountsFree Investment Seminars
Learn more about do-it-yourself investing, plus how RBC Direct Investing works, in one of our free seminars (available in select cities).
Explore free investment seminarsInvestment Services Representative
Have a question? Give us a call. Our Investment Services Representatives are available to help you.
Contact UsBuild Your Knowledge with Inspired Investor Trade
Check out Inspired Investor Trade and visit the Investing Academy to learn more about trading and investing in stocks, options, ETFs and more.
Pay for Trades in a New Way
RBC Direct Investing offers two easy ways to use your Avion points.
Grow your investments
Convert your points online to make cash contributions or deposits to a TFSA, RRSP, RESP or non-registered cash account.
Trade with Points™
Use your points to pay for your online and mobile trade commissions.
Learn More about trading your points for investmentsReach Your Goals with a Range of Accounts
What are your investment goals?
Whether you’re hoping to retire early, buy a new home or plan a dream wedding, you can find the account(s) that will help you get there.
- Save for short or long-term goals with a flexible Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Build your retirement savings in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Invest without limits and have convenient access to your money in a non-registered Cash Account
Put Your Savings on Auto-Pilot
Are you paying down student loans or other debts, but still want to make saving a priority? A Pre-Authorized Contribution Plan (PAC) is an easy way to make saving regularly a habit. See for yourself today.
Learn More about pre-authorized contribution plansBuild a Well-Balanced Portfolio
What Types of Investment Products Appeal to You?
Choose from a wide range of options to find your best match.
- Invest for long-term growth with access to the Canadian and U.S. stock markets
- Get built-in diversification with cost-efficient exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
“What is the 100% Security Guarantee?”
We offer 100% reimbursement for any unauthorized transactions made through RBC Direct Investing Online Investing.Legal Disclaimer footnote 2
Online Security Guarantee
“What does it cost to trade stock?”
Pay only $9.95 flat per equity tradeLegal Disclaimer footnote 3 with no minimum balance or trading activity required or $6.95 flat per equity tradeLegal Disclaimer footnote 3 with 150+ trades per quarter.
Pricing (commissions, fees and interest rates)Start Investing Today
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Get StartedThe Avion Rewards program is offered by Royal Bank of Canada and is subject to the Avion Rewards Terms & Conditions. You may only use your Avion points through RBC DI to: (1) pay for trade commissions on your eligible RBC Direct Investing accounts; or (2) transfer points for cash contributions to your eligible RBC Direct Investing accounts. It is your responsibility to make sure you have sufficient contribution room within your registered plan when redeeming points for cash contributions to your registered accounts and/or when you use your Avion points to pay for trade commissions on a registered account. The Canada Revenue Agency may apply tax penalties for over-contributions. RBC Direct Investing is not responsible for any such penalties.